Why ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’ Won’t Be Filmed Back to Back: Here Are Two Key Reasons

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As a seasoned gamer with a rich history of navigating through the vast multiverses of comic book lore and cinematic universes, I must say, the upcoming ‘Avengers’ films, ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’, have me utterly captivated! The prospect of Robert Downey Jr. donning the ominous helmet of Doctor Doom is a tantalizing twist that promises to shake up the familiar Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) landscape.

Enthusiasts are truly buzzing about the two forthcoming ‘Avengers’ films, titled ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’. Although plot details remain scarce, it’s reasonable to assume that they will adhere to the ‘Time Runs Out’ narrative and incorporate events from ‘Secret Wars’.

In a surprising twist for Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans, Robert Downey Jr., who has previously played the iconic role of Iron Man, is set to take on a new character: Doctor Doom. This time around, he’ll be a pivotal figure in the multiverse-spanning conflict that lies ahead.

During the latest New York Comic Con, the Russo brothers revealed that the films ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’ will not be produced consecutively as ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ were. Instead, each film will have its own unique production timeline.

Joe Russo: The next movies will share some similarities, but there’ll be a more extensive gap between their releases compared to what we had previously. I believe the break between “Infinity War” and “Endgame” was approximately four weeks long. Was that correct?

As a dedicated gamer, let me share some insights: It’s been around two weeks, but contrary to what you might expect, these upcoming movies aren’t as far apart as typical blockbusters of this magnitude. Instead, they are spaced out significantly, roughly a year apart, compared to the release gap between Infinity War and Endgame.

The production of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is scheduled to begin in Spring 2025, followed by a release date in May 2026. This one-year gap between films has Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans buzzing about Phase 6. With such a long wait, they are speculating on theories regarding the Multiverse Saga and how ‘Secret Wars’ will be portrayed based on its comic book storyline.

As a die-hard gamer, I’m guessing the pause in release might be due to the fact that there are two other blockbusters lined up for launch – ‘Spider-Man 4’ and ‘Doctor Strange 3’. Seems like they want to make sure these superheroes steal the spotlight before my game gets its turn!

Initially, ‘Spider-Man 4’ was planned as a grounded, street-level tale. However, upon announcing Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback as Doctor Doom, the plot shifted towards exploring the concept of the Multiverse instead.

To date, details regarding the storyline remain scarce, yet whispers circulate about numerous antagonists such as Knull and the Symbiotes.

It’s possible that some of these rumors might not hold water, but the speculation about Spider-Man 4 delving into the bond between Iron Man and Spider-Man, and its impact on Peter’s connection with Doctor Doom, seems plausible.

Among the upcoming films expected to release between ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’, speculation points towards “Doctor Strange 3”. Prior to its official announcement, there were whispers suggesting that Doctor Strange might play a pivotal role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during the Multiverse Saga.

It’s logical since Doctor Strange was the initial character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who dealt with the Multiverse and incursions. The latest whispers suggest that Doctor Strange will significantly impact the outcome of the Multiverse. He has reportedly become a target for an interdimensional group called the Black Priests, which includes Clea (portrayed by Charlize Theron).

The main base of the Black Priests is found in a realm named “The Void Between Worlds,” a location situated amidst the remnants of two collapsed universes following an intrusion event.

The Black Priests, who operate within the multiverse, summon Doctor Strange, and they disclose that the multiverse faces imminent destruction due to repeated invasions.

In the most recent issue, it was Doctor Strange who unwittingly initiated the predicament, aligning perfectly with the sequel’s emphasis on his potential to inadvertently endanger the balance of multiple realities. This idea was hinted at in the previous movie.

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2024-10-28 14:14